6 February 2024

Wilmington plc

Board changes

Wilmington plc (LSE: WIL, 'Wilmington', 'the Group'), the provider of data, information, education and training in the global Governance, Risk and Compliance markets, has appointed Sophie Tomkins as Non-Executive Director and Audit Committee Chair designate with effect from 23 April 2024.

Paul Dollman, a Non-Executive Director and Audit Committee Chair, is stepping down from the Board in September 2024, after nine years as a Non-Executive Director.

Sophie will join the Audit, Nomination and Remuneration Committees and take over as Audit Committee Chair in September

Sophie has worked at a number of financial institutions including Fairfax, Collins Stewart and Cazenove. She is now a Non-Executive Director and Audit Committee Chair of Virgin Wines UK plc and System1 Group plc and was previously a Non-Executive Director of Hotel Chocolat Group plc, the SnowFox Group, Cloudcall Group plc and Proactis Holdings plc.  

Sophie is a qualified chartered accountant and member of the ICAEW.

Martin Morgan, Chair of Wilmington, said

"Sophie brings a wealth of experience and relevant expertise, both from the financial markets and as a Non-Executive Director.  We look forward to her joining the Board.

"On behalf of the Board, I'd like to thank Paul for his considerable contribution over many years including being Audit Committee Chair and latterly as the Senior Independent Director."

There are no additional disclosures required under Listing Rule 9.6.13 R (1) to (6) in relation to the appointment of Sophie Tomkins.

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Notes to Editors

Wilmington plc is the recognised knowledge leader and partner of choice for data, information, education and training in the global Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) markets. Wilmington employs close to 1,000 people and sells to around 120 countries. Wilmington is listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange.